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Lois Allen Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 663 students

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4 stars

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Posted August 16, 2011

I think Lois Allen is a wonderful school. The principal is just wondeful. The teachers are great. This will be our 4th year and we have a kindergardener who just started. This schools teachers and staff go above and beyond for all the student and their familys. Education is top priority of the teachers just as it should be! Lois allen has an open door policy meaning parents are always welcome to visit any time. What wonderful school, iam a proud parent of two Lois Allen students
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 2, 2011

My students have attended this school starting this schol year due to my principal not granting variences before school started. I chose this school (their father's zone school) over my own zone school due to the all day kinder they offer. My children are in 2nd, kinder and the PreK program. My 2 youngest get speach services. The teachers all communicate well with me via e-mail. My children are excelling. My 5 year old is always using her new vocabulary words in proper context and loves to sing the songs she is learning. My 7 year old loves math and gets the reading support she needs to be a more confident reader. My 3 year old son is talking in sentences and LOVES going to school! I am very satisfied with this school and the administration seems great! I also like the way they have ability group the students in their classes. some people frown on this approach, but as a student that felt held back in class because of struggling students, I highly support it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 24, 2010

Some of the staff should move on, but others are just great. Teachers need to know that it is about the student, not their cleavage, style, or them at all.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 15, 2007

Lois Allen has been a wonderful school for my son. He began their K program on the recommendation of the County Kindergarten Coordinator, and we have not been disappointed since! They have worked consistently to challenge him, to motivate him, and to keep his love for education intact. The principal has heard any concern and responded with positive feedback and results. I am truly impressed with the progress the school has made over recent years, and they are clearly a place of excellence.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

91 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
41%

2008

 
 
62%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 59% in 2011.

91 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
38%

2008

 
 
39%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Nevada used the Criterion Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science and writing. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nevada. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Nevada's state standards

Source: Nevada Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2011.

83 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 65% in 2011.

83 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
46%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Nevada used the Criterion Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science and writing. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nevada. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Nevada's state standards

Source: Nevada Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2011.

88 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
53%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 63% in 2011.

88 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
44%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2011.

88 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
24%

2008

 
 
37%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 44% in 2011.

85 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
27%

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
n/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Nevada used the Criterion Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science and writing. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nevada. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Nevada's state standards

Source: Nevada Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2011.

66 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 57% in 2011.

66 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
63%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Nevada used the Criterion Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science and writing. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nevada. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Nevada's state standards

Source: Nevada Department of Education

Math

All Students71%
Female72%
Male68%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic65%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch71%
Full pricen/a
Students without disabilities75%
Students with limited English proficiency45%
Proficient in English72%

Reading

All Students49%
Female36%
Male38%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic26%
White/Caucasian52%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch49%
Full pricen/a
Students without disabilities38%
Students with limited English proficiency29%
Proficient in English45%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Nevada used the Criterion Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science and writing. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nevada. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Nevada Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Nevada's state standards

Source: Nevada Department of Education

Math

All Students66%
Female64%
Male69%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic62%
White/Caucasian71%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch66%
Full pricen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities67%
Students with limited English proficiency58%
Proficient in English71%

Reading

All Students57%
Female52%
Male62%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
White/Caucasian64%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch57%
Full pricen/a
Students without disabilities60%
Students with limited English proficiency42%
Proficient in English65%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Nevada used the Criterion Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science and writing. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nevada. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Nevada Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Nevada's state standards

Source: Nevada Department of Education

Math

All Students69%
Female72%
Male67%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic67%
White/Caucasian71%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch69%
Full pricen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities75%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English66%

Reading

All Students60%
Female44%
Male39%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic41%
White/Caucasian45%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch60%
Full pricen/a
Students without disabilities69%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English43%

Science

All Students40%
Female46%
Male35%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic33%
White/Caucasian48%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch40%
Full pricen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities49%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English47%

Writing

All Students27%
Female35%
Malen/a
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic33%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch27%
Full pricen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities33%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English22%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Nevada used the Criterion Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science and writing. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nevada. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Nevada Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Nevada's state standards

Source: Nevada Department of Education

Math

All Students67%
Female73%
Male61%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic69%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White/Caucasian65%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch67%
Full pricen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities70%
Students with limited English proficiency58%
Proficient in English63%

Reading

All Students54%
Female40%
Malen/a
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic36%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch54%
Full pricen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities58%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English34%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Nevada used the Criterion Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science and writing. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nevada. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Nevada Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Nevada's state standards

Source: Nevada Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 50% 37%
White 37% 42%
Black 7% 11%
American Indian/Alaska Native 3% 2%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 8%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 91%N/A39%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A20
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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5155 McGuffy Rd
Sparks, NV 89433
Phone: (775) 674-4430

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